"Nuwan Pradeep, who is part of Sri Lanka’s Test squad touring Australia for the two Test series; has sustained an injury and will be out of the series," Sri Lanka Cricket confirmed. "He has sustained a Grade 1 strain in his left hamstring."

Pradeep did not play in Sri Lanka's recent two-Test series against New Zealand, and in fact played the last of his 28 Tests in October 2017.

In Hobart, where Sri Lanka were allowed to play their full squad owing to the unofficial status of the match, Pradeep opened the bowling alongside Kasun Rajitha in the first innings.

Dushmantha Chameera and Suranga Lakmal were the other quicks to take part for the visitors in the match.

Sri Lanka bats struggle in Hobart

Lakmal, a veteran of 54 Tests, played both recent matches against New Zealand, while Chameera and Rajitha played one Test each.

Should Sri Lanka opt for three quicks on the traditionally pace-friendly Gabba, that trio - all of whom are right-armers - appears the most likely selection.